Allantoin | |
What is it? | Allantoin is a naturally occurring compound that is soothing and anti-irritating. The FDA recognizes it has a skin protectant. |
Appearance | White crystalline powder. Very Fine |
Usage rate | 0.5-2% |
Scent | None |
pH | 7 |
Solubility | Water soluble to just over 0.5% |
Why use it | · It helps boost healing by increasing skin cell turnover. · It is moisturizing, soothing, and anti-irritating · Stimulates healthy tissue production. |
Strengths | Effective skin protectant and promotes healthy skin cells |
Weaknesses | Can crystallize into uncomfortable shards |
How to work with it | Incorporate during the cooldown phase so it doesn’t dissolve and recrystallize into uncomfortable shards |